There are 4 ways to get from Hollywood to San Clemente by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Linessubway Metro B Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2h 50m$21–47Train
cheapest- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Piertrain OC Line
3h 3m$12–17Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Hill / 3rdbus 4
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 29m$25–33Drive 67.3 mi
- Drive from Hollywood to San Clementecar 67.3 mi
1h 12m$13–18
Hollywood to San Clemente by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to San Clemente is to train which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to San Clemente is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Hollywood station to San Clemente. However, there are services departing from Hollywood / Vine Station and arriving at San Clemente Pier Amtrak via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Hollywood and San Clemente is 73 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to San Clemente without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 50m and costs $20 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Hollywood to San Clemente, including transfers.
Hollywood to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Santa Monica / Vine station.
Hollywood to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Hollywood / Vine Station.
The best way to get from Hollywood to San Clemente is to line 4 bus and bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $24 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Metrolink Trains operates a train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier once daily. Tickets cost $10–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Subway from Hollywood / Vine Station to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Clemente Pier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to San Clemente Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
Bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Hill / 3rd
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Metro Los Angeles
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Hollywood to San Clemente bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Hill / 3rd station.
Hollywood to San Clemente train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Union Station - Metro B & D Lines.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to San Clemente is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Hollywood to San Clemente.
There are 233+ hotels available in San Clemente.